Twitter erupts as Shreyas Iyer hit a century on his debut in Kanpur Test

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On Friday, Shreyas Iyer etched his name in history books as he became the fifteenth Indian batter to hit a century on his debut match in Test cricket. He also became the third Indian to hit a ton against New Zealand in his maiden Test.

Iyer reached the milestone against the Black Caps on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test at Green Park in Kanpur. On the first ball of the 92nd over of India’s first innings, the Mumbaikar batsman gently dabbed the ball behind point to take a couple to complete his hundred. Although, in the 97th over, Iyer was caught by Will Young for 105 runs. He scored 13 fours and a couple of sixes.

Hundred on Debut Test for India (in home Tests):

• 118 – Lala Amarnath, 1933
• 110 – Deepak Shodhan, 1952
• 100* – AG Kripal Singh, 1955
• 105 – Hanumant Singh, 1964
• 137 – Gundappa Vishwanath, 1969
• 110 – Mohammad Azharuddin, 1985
• 187 – Shikhar Dhawan, 2013
• 177 – Rohit Sharma, 2013
• 134 – Prithvi Shaw, 2018
• 105 – Shreyas Iyer, 2021

Here is how Twitter reacted:​

Never easy to return to top level cricket after an injury. Not if you are Shreyas Iyer. ???

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) November 26, 2021

A magnificent innings under pressure from #ShreyasIyer . Showed great maturity, composure and class and becomes the 16th Indian to Score Century on Test Debut. Well Played @ShreyasIyer15 . Many more to come ! pic.twitter.com/UAu27wcWTH

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 26, 2021

A century on debut. First of many. Well played, Shreyas Iyer. #IndvNZ

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 26, 2021

Special Moments. Don't get much bigger than 100 on debut. Congratulations to Shreyas Iyer. #INDvNZ #ICC

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) November 26, 2021

What an incredible achievement by #ShreyasIyer. ? in debut test match. Take a bow champ. @ShreyasIyer15 #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/kSHjogPa9s

— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) November 26, 2021

A special moment for @ShreyasIyer15 ?

Live – https://t.co/9kh8Df6cv9 #INDvNZ @Paytm pic.twitter.com/HA7yJiB1Hg

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 26, 2021

All of us to @ShreyasIyer15 right now:
What an innings ?? #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/RdSSUSlWJR

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 26, 2021

What a dream start to #ShreyasIyer ‘s test career. All the hardwork and consistently scoring runs in first-class cricket coming handy. One of the best when it comes to playing spin in India and many congratulations on a debut 100 @ShreyasIyer15 . #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/5SoksX3d2m

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) November 26, 2021

Delighted for #ShreyasIyer. His talent was never in doubt since we first saw him at that 2014 U19 World Cup. This is proof now that he has the temperament to do it at this level. Keeps the game moving, isn't afraid to play the big shots. Good modern player.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 26, 2021

Shreyas Iyer hit century on his debut Test in #Kanpur #INDvNZ #ShreyasIyer pic.twitter.com/vHiwp9Cu6K

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 26, 2021

Many congrats @ShreyasIyer15 big big moment. Well played. Waited for years. The injury made him more determined. Can be the start of many.

— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) November 26, 2021

Shreyas Iyer with a century on debut. And a solid knock at that, how good! #INDvNZ

— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) November 26, 2021

A century on Test debut for India..
Shreyas Iyer
– 16th Indian
– 13th Indian on debut inns
– 10th Indian at home
– 2nd at Kanpur (after Gundappa Viswanath)
PS: Now the last three Indians to make a century on Test debut are: Rohit, P Shaw & now Iyer – all from Mumbai!#INDvNZ

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 26, 2021

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Shreyas Iyer ticking all the boxes in whites! ???#OneFamily #INDvNZ @ShreyasIyer15 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/TIxYpgChcv

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 26, 2021

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